Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Position the front brake shield (2) and front wheel bearing/hub (1) assembly in the steering knuckle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the NEW front wheel bearing/hub bolts (1).
- Tighten the bearing/hub bolts (1) in 3 passes. Use the EN-45059 kit .
- First pass to 90 N·m (67 lb ft)
- Second pass to 60°
- Third pass to 15°
- Install the wheel drive shaft at the front wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side.
- Install the wheel speed sensor (1) to the steering knuckle.
- Install the wheel speed sensor screw (2) and tighten to 6 N·m (54 lb in).
- Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
Remove the wheel speed sensor screw (2).
Remov ...
Steering Knuckle Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle
Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing
and Hub Repl ...
Other materials:
Thread Repair
General purpose thread repair kits are available commercially.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructions
regarding the size of the drill and which tap to use.
Always avoid any buildup of chips. Back ou ...
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
• Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
• Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires
to slip and lose cornering force.
• Acceleration Skid — too much thro ...
Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Special Tools
CH-6068 Spring Tensioner Device
CH-6066 Holding Device
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly
Replacement.
Install the strut to the CH-6066 holder (5).
Tens ...
